Master of Science in Economics
Both industry and government have great need for
economists with advanced training. The UT Dallas
MS in Economics offers excellent preparation, with
an emphasis on theory and quantitative skills.
Graduates leave the program with the ability to
think critically and apply both economic theory and
quantitative skills to real-world problems.
Program Description
A full-time student can complete the MS degree in
one year. Part-time students should allow two
years to complete the program.
Students must complete 36 credit hours to earn a
Master of Science in Economics. This includes:
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12 semester credit hours of required core
9 semester credit hours of economic elective
15 semester credit hours of other electives
All students must achieve at least a 3.0 grade point
average in all coursework to graduate.
Career Paths
Graduates of the Economics program will have an
educational background that is conducive to
employment in banking or financial institutions,
insurance, corporate strategic planning, real estate,
journalism, management, marketing, labor
arbitration, regulation and urban and regional
planning. Graduates may also choose to undertake
further studies in PhD programs in Economics,
Political Science, or additional studies in business
or law.
Program Prerequisites
Students with a Bachelor of Science in Economics
and courses in calculus and matrix or linear algebra
will have the necessary foundation in economics,
statistics, and mathematics. Students who lack this
foundation should complete a number of
recommended undergraduate courses at UT Dallas
or their equivalents at another institution.
Admission Requirements
• Online Application
• Baccalaureate degree
• Submit GRE or GMAT scores
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement outlining background,
educational and professional objectives
Visit www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate for
application and detailed admission steps.
Deadlines
The Economics program accepts new
graduate students in the fall and spring
semesters.
For official UT Dallas deadlines, visit
www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/fees.php.
Contact
For questions regarding the application
process and specific admissions requirements
contact Graduate Program Administrator Judy
Du at 972-883-4964 or by email at
[email protected].
Other inquiries can be directed to the Masters
Advisors (according to last name):
A-M: Nora Hernandez at
[email protected]
N-Z: Cristina Rhodes
[email protected]
The University of Texas at Dallas
The School of Economic, Political and Policy
Sciences
800 West Campbell Rd., GR31
Richardson, TX 75080
http://epps.utdallas.edu/